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X-WR-CALDESC:Adults: join us for our third Panel Session at our 5th annual 
 Rocktown Author Festival! \n\nHow do authors create characters and stories
  that authentically reflect the diverse world we live in? 'Stories That Re
 flect Us All: Writing Diverse Characters and Narratives' explores the art 
 of writing inclusive narratives\, focusing on the importance of representa
 tion in literature. Our panelists will share their experiences and strateg
 ies for crafting characters from various cultural\, racial\, gender\, and 
 social backgrounds while avoiding stereotypes and tokenism. Attendees will
  gain insight into the challenges and rewards of writing with empathy\, au
 thenticity\, and sensitivity. \n\nModerated by MRL's Library Director\, Za
 ch Elder\, panelists for the session include: Liz Biddle\, Allison K. Garc
 ia\, Amanda K. Gross\, and Lee Swanson.\n\nRegister today to join us for a
  thought-provoking discussion on how diverse storytelling can foster under
 standing\, connection\, and empowerment for readers of all backgrounds!
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DESCRIPTION:Adults: join us for our third Panel Session at our 5th annual R
 ocktown Author Festival! \n\nHow do authors create characters and stories 
 that authentically reflect the diverse world we live in? 'Stories That Ref
 lect Us All: Writing Diverse Characters and Narratives' explores the art o
 f writing inclusive narratives\, focusing on the importance of representat
 ion in literature. Our panelists will share their experiences and strategi
 es for crafting characters from various cultural\, racial\, gender\, and s
 ocial backgrounds while avoiding stereotypes and tokenism. Attendees will 
 gain insight into the challenges and rewards of writing with empathy\, aut
 henticity\, and sensitivity. \n\nModerated by MRL's Library Director\, Zac
 h Elder\, panelists for the session include: Liz Biddle\, Allison K. Garci
 a\, Amanda K. Gross\, and Lee Swanson.\n\nRegister today to join us for a 
 thought-provoking discussion on how diverse storytelling can foster unders
 tanding\, connection\, and empowerment for readers of all backgrounds!
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T141500
LOCATION:Central Library - Community Youth Center (2nd Floor)\, 174 S. Main
  Street\, Harrisonburg\, VA 22801 US
SUMMARY:Rocktown Author Festival: Panel Session III - Stories That Reflect 
 Us All: Writing Diverse Characters and Narratives
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